Does it have a triangular or oval sticker? Mine has an oval sticker, making it a K65A and prewar. If you check the collecting Snap-on site, you can usually pin it down with the drawer dividers and markings.
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I picked up this Western Auto box with a 1980 date this week. I didn't look at it too closely when I bought it from an Estate Sale as it was complete and priced at $85. I spent some time cleaning it up this morning to resell and the more I cleaned the nicer it got. Not sure I want to sell it now. Worst damage is something got spilled down the end of it; was able to remove most but there are still some stains. The top had a few of those same stains and 40 years or dust. I scrubbed it down pretty hard taking a bit of the paint with it, then hit it with a polish and a quick wax of the whole exterior. The inside is very clean as the prior owner had some thick foam in the drawers as liners. Original top tray, keys, and socket organizer. The pulls could use some more cleaning, but I stopped for now. Might have to come up with a place in the basement now....
, It has the same lay-out as one of my Penn-Crafts, not all that heavily built tool boxes probably but well worth $85. I believe made by Waterloo.I picked up this Western Auto box with a 1980 date this week. I didn't look at it too closely when I bought it from an Estate Sale as it was complete and priced at $85. I spent some time cleaning it up this morning to resell and the more I cleaned the nicer it got. Not sure I want to sell it now. Worst damage is something got spilled down the end of it; was able to remove most but there are still some stains. The top had a few of those same stains and 40 years or dust. I scrubbed it down pretty hard taking a bit of the paint with it, then hit it with a polish and a quick wax of the whole exterior. The inside is very clean as the prior owner had some thick foam in the drawers as liners. Original top tray, keys, and socket organizer. The pulls could use some more cleaning, but I stopped for now. Might have to come up with a place in the basement now....
Thanks for all of the helpful responses! I knew I'd found the right place. The model number markings were there - right where they are supposed to be after a more thorough look through. Now I just have to figure out what it says! It's a super light stamping and I'm trying to read it upside down, etc. Anyway, will probably just need to re-key the lock, clean it up and I'm all set. Great forum and several helpful responses. Thanks again, group!
I picked up this Western Auto box with a 1980 date this week. I didn't look at it too closely when I bought it from an Estate Sale as it was complete and priced at $85. I spent some time cleaning it up this morning to resell and the more I cleaned the nicer it got. Not sure I want to sell it now. Worst damage is something got spilled down the end of it; was able to remove most but there are still some stains. The top had a few of those same stains and 40 years or dust. I scrubbed it down pretty hard taking a bit of the paint with it, then hit it with a polish and a quick wax of the whole exterior. The inside is very clean as the prior owner had some thick foam in the drawers as liners. Original top tray, keys, and socket organizer. The pulls could use some more cleaning, but I stopped for now. Might have to come up with a place in the basement now....
I would not be able to force myself to sell a Western Auto box that's in such great condition. Keep in mind that these comments are coming from a guy that hates tool boxes with storage compartments in the bottom.
That is beautiful! I've got the bottom two pieces 557 and 547 and been keeping watch for a 537 top box.
I've always wanted a KR-65A, but never ran across one at an affordable price. Yes, I would pay more than a dollar for one.
